Hopefully this goes the way of Yamaha/Ampeg than Fender/Genz Benz.
I had a Spector Euro but the preamp in it, my God, was shocking. Could not get a good tone out of that thing.
It's like a fine watch. Something 1/100 of the price will do the same job. But does the cheap watch have the history, heritage, build quality and prestige of the fine watch?
Marketing is also another element in this...
You answered a question I never asked.
Does everyone genuinely believe that people with mass social media followings have actual talent? You'll be telling me those idiots who do ASMR are talented next.